Environmental Benefits of Increasing Thermal Generating Station Efficiency Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the role of a Power Engineer?

Power Engineers develop legislation for power plant operations

Power Engineers design power plant equipment

Power Engineers operate and maintain power plant equipment (correct)

Power Engineers oversee the construction of power plants

Which of the following is NOT a duty of Power Engineers?

Operating sophisticated processes

Designing power plant equipment (correct)

Maintaining power plant equipment

Supervising other Power Engineers

What type of equipment might a Power Engineer operate in a large plant?

Industrial refrigeration plants (correct)

Electrical transformers

Automobile engines

Computers and IT systems

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Power Engineers in smaller plants?

Designing new equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary result of efficient energy conversion?

Reduced fuel consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment converts the chemical energy stored in fuel to heat energy?

High-pressure boilers Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential cost savings per year with an overall plant efficiency increase of only 1%?

$1 million Signup and view all the answers

Which country prohibited the use of sea coals in furnaces in 1306?

England Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the steam engine?

To increase mine output Signup and view all the answers

What did Power Engineers in some Canadian jurisdictions legally maintain and repair?

Electrical equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Power Engineers in jurisdictions where they primarily operate power plants?

Ensure safe and efficient operation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the shift rotation for Team A?

Team A works four day shifts followed by three night shifts Signup and view all the answers

How many hours does each Power Engineer work in a 28 day cycle?

168 hours Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with the overtime worked by Power Engineers?

It can be banked for use as time off at straight rate Signup and view all the answers

What types of environments do Power Engineers typically work in?

Dirty, dusty, smoky, and noisy environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the role of Power Engineers in modern plants?

Power Engineers analyze trends and anticipate adverse conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the work for novice Power Engineers in small plants?

Operating valves and pumps Signup and view all the answers

Why do larger plants still require Power Engineers despite increased automation?

Power Engineers are experts in repairing and maintaining controls and instruments. Signup and view all the answers

What are the working conditions for Power Engineers?

Power Engineers work eight or twelve hours per day in fixed shifts. Signup and view all the answers